Rankings Bump in 2023
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It is not uncommon to see some jockeying in our rankings updates over a three or four-year span. This is my third year with this bunch and this time is no different, as we have seen some players move on…
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Continue ReadingIt is not uncommon to see some jockeying in our rankings updates over a three or four-year span. This is my third year with this bunch and this time is no different, as we have seen some players move on up after their outstanding high school and club seasons. Let’s see who made the most “dramatic” jumps in these rankings.
Maliyah Johnson Maliyah Johnson 5'8" | OH Hutchinson | 2023 State KS – OH – Hutchinson – 22 > 13
Johnson moved up year after year after an outstanding high school career. She earned a spot on the all-state team for her class after helping lead her team to a trip to the state tournament. She had 383 kills in her final season for the Salthawks. She was good defensively also with 297 digs.
Maddie Schrandt Maddie Schrandt 5'10" | OH Andale | 2023 State KS – OH – Andale – 26 > 17
Andale had a season to remember dominating the regular season before ending with a state runner-up in 2022. Schrandt saw her kill numbers jump from 205 to 310 this past fall. She had moments in which she was in a zone and able to take over a contest.
Connelly Kilgore Connelly Kilgore 5'10" | OH Blue Valley | 2023 State KS – OH – Blue Valley – 39 > 31
In 2021, Kilgore saw action in 7 sets. In 2022 she was key in Blue Valley’s run towards a state title where they just came up short. On the pin, she had just under 200 kills for a balanced offensive attack.
Allie Kennedy Allie Kennedy 6'0" | MB Louisburg | 2023 State KS – MB – Louisburg – 46 > 34
72 kills as a junior. 304 as a senior. Kennedy was a dominant force in the middle for Louisburg. She showed she can power through a double block or tip to open spots on the floor. Her play elevated in 2022.
Addy Holthaus Addy Holthaus 5'10" | OH Nemaha Central | 2023 State KS – OH – Nemaha Central – 72 > 44
Kills went up for Holthaus in her last season, and her errors went down which shows evidence of growth as a pin hitter. She finished her career with consecutive 300-kill seasons.
Ally Larkin Ally Larkin 5'6" | DS/L Bishop Carroll | 2023 State KS – DS/L – Bishop Carroll – 59 > 46
We’ve known Larkin to be a stellar defender but she showed her versatility this year as one of the kill leaders for Bishop Carroll. The Missouri State sand recruit had 213 kills and 292 digs in her final season.
Lindsey Cure Lindsey Cure 5'11" | MB Goodland | 2023 State KS – MB – Goodland – 73 > 52
The middle extraordinaire, Cure caused a lot of pain to opponents as seen by her ranking jump. She delivered over 300 kills and 100 blocks to earn all-state honors.